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Real leadership is challenging and rewarding at the same time – it’s human.

It’s about seeing problems from different perspectives and knowing that even small decisions can have a big impact.

It’s about learning from the best and having the humility to relearn every day.

We understand the forces that shape business today, and the enduring power of honest, human values.

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This Is Real Leadership Podcast.

The leaders behind the world’s best companies are more human.  In our 8-episode series we explore why.

In each episode, we talk to a world class business leader who shares candid stories and hard truths from their career.  They are joined by one of our professors, who interprets those tales into valuable business lessons we can all learn.

The result? A listen that’s full of bright ideas and sound strategies designed to empower your own leadership journey.

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#RealLeadership Stories.

It’s about helping people to work together toward greater goals, improving themselves along the way.

Watch the full short documentary here: 

This short documentary follows IESE Business School Dean Franz Heukamp as he cycles through the hills around Barcelona. He meets up with Arjen Schouten, successful entrepreneur and IESE alumnus, and Tania Gomes, a current IESE MBA student working in sustainable development. Together, they reflect on the values of authentic leaders and the path forward for making a positive impact. #RealLeadership

At the age of 9, Ousman Umar left his family and all he ever knew to pursue a better future for himself in Spain. What he didn’t know was that it would take him 5 life-threatening years to reach the city of Barcelona. Truth really is more inspiring than fiction.

What would you say about your boss if you didn't think he or she was listening? We wanted to find out.

Ignasi Cambra began playing the piano at the age of six. At 17, as he prepared to embark on a degree in business administration, he was awarded a scholarship to study piano in the U.S. He has provided an inspiring example of the human capacity to transform life’s challenges into strengths.

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Are you a true leader? Practice real leadership

Authenticity is much more than just a fashionable word. In leadership, it corresponds to reliability: being a real leader means being a credible, honest leader who is capable of generating trust.
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Management trends for 2024: Power skills for leaders

IESE professors have used their expertise and experience to select four values-based power skills —negotiation, playfulness, fostering a shared reality and boosting decision-making — that can make a difference.
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13 questions to find out if you are a good leader

Merely by asking yourself if you are a good leader, you have already come a long way. Having the humility to question yourself is essential to show by example the importance of self-improvement.
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Toolkit for leaders

There are moments in your career, in your day-to-day life, that you need help or want to improve a specific skillset. You are looking for a guide to the world of business and the executive life. Check and download our ebooks:

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Guide for Executives in a New Role

Career toolkit: Finding a job

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